Jimmy GT, '92 GMC forever project

[SonomaZ]

Sbeck09:
A few thoughts why on: why not N/A? and your other questions.

Never had a turbo anything before. Had a few fast street cars in the 450 to 500 HP range, and played around with nitrous a bit, but not forced induction.
I'm keeping this thing relatively tame by turbo LS standards, realistically 600-650 tops. I have no serious desire for a 1000HP street car at this point in my life.
(I know I say that now......I've seen from other guys just how addictive boost can be.)
Is it possible to beat the cool and wow factor when you pop the hood on a TT setup? It's a factor, I'll admit.

I can deal with heat and air management. Have given that a fair amount of thought.

Being competitive is not a goal for this truck/build. It's first and foremost something to have fun with on the street.
If it was to be a competitive drag truck it would have a 4L80E and not a T56.
A hard core 1/8 or 1/4 machine is too narrowly focused for me. I want to go around corners too and I like to row my own gears.